Mahashivratri: Crowd of devotees in temples across the country including Kashi Vishwanath

On the occasion of Mahashivratri, the echo of Bam-Bam Bhole is being heard in the temples across the country. There is a flood of devotees in temples and Shiva temples across the country including Kashi Vishwanath. On this occasion, special worship was performed early in the morning in Mahakal temple of Ujjain. Special incineration of Baba Mahakal took place in Ujjain. Now the doors of Baba Mahakal will remain open for 44 continuous hours. During this period, 10 lakh devotees are expected to visit the temple.

Special Panchamrit Abhishek and Bhasmarti puja was performed at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain at 3 am. Devotees from every corner of the country reached Mahakal Temple to participate in Baba’s Bhasmarti.

Special significance of Mahashivratri in Ujjain

Mahashivratri festival is celebrated in a special way in Ujjain, the city of Baba Mahakal. Baba Mahakal was cremated at 3 in the morning. Before this, Baba was bathed with Panchamrit i.e. milk, curd, ghee, sugar and honey. After this, sandalwood was applied and fragrant liquids were offered. She was also decorated with Baba’s favorite Vijaya (Bhang). After this, Baba was covered with white clothes and then the process of incinerating Baba started. After bathing in the ashes, Baba was burnt to ashes with the sound of cymbals, drums and conch shells.

There will be incineration tomorrow afternoon

In the month of Phalgun, there is a great celebration of marriage i.e. Mahashivratri in the courtyard of Rajadhiraj. On this occasion, Shiv Navratri festival is celebrated, in which Baba is decorated as a groom by applying turmeric and sandalwood for 9 days. During these nine days, 9 different adornments of Baba are done and then Mahashivratri is celebrated. On the next day of Shivratri, Baba’s head is decorated like a groom. This is the notable day when Bhasma Aarti is performed once a year in the afternoon. The decorated Baba’s face is later distributed as Prasad. Devotees, captivated by the charm of God, consider themselves blessed by receiving the things received as Prasad. The flowers found in the sky take with them even the flower petals. It is believed that keeping these flowers in the house brings happiness and peace throughout the year. Money and grains also remain full.

South facing Jyotirlinga in Ujjain

Lord Shiva is present in Ujjain in the form of ghostly Mahakal. This is the only Jyotirlinga among the twelve Jyotirlingas, whose posture is towards the south. The morning and evening of this city, completely painted in the colors of Lord Mahakaleshwar, look as if the creator himself has decorated it by bathing it with drops of nectar. This is Baba Mahakal on whom ashes are offered daily.

(Report by Prem Dodiya from Ujjain)

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